Transitions to College Mathematics
2020-2021
Welcome to TTCM!
My name is Joe McCollum, and I am the teacher for Transitions to College Mathematics. I am excited to have you in class and look forward to a great year. The best way for you to reach me is through email. Please note that any email received after 4:00 p.m. may not be answered until the following day.
Mr. McCollum: jmccollum@d94.org
Office hours will occur during your regularly scheduled class time on any day we do not have a live sessions. During office hours, you can connect with us directly using the Google Meet link that is on the top banner of your Google Classroom . You can also get assistance by appointment, Monday - Friday 7:30 - 10:30. There may be times we are unavailable, so the early notice you can give the better. Again, we will use the Google Meet link on Google Classroom.
Course Overview
In this course you will learn:
Real Numbers
Equations and Inequalities
Exponents and Polynomials
Rational Expressions and Equations
Radical Expressions and Equations
Geometry
Lines and Systems
Functions
Learner Expectations and Course Policies
Click on the syllabus (left) and read through: Introduction, Required Materials, Grading Policy, Class Expectations and Extra Help
Technology You Will Need for This Class - Click to Expand
We will use a variety of learning technologies in this course. If you are unfamiliar with any of the technologies listed below, simply click on the title to visit their help page. When I ask you to use a tool for the first time in the course, I will provide you the link, remind you how to log in, and remind you where to can find technical support.
Google Docs
Google Slides
Google Sheets
Google Forms
Google Drive
Padlet
Flipgrid
Online Textbook
If you are experiencing issues with your student Chromebook, your Google Account, or other district provided apps,
Please email elearning@d94.org
Unit Objectives
During each 2 week learning block, I will be populating this site with the course objectives and important vocabulary for the unit. You will be able to access these for the entire year.